Ms Read Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 well, not actually today. it was last night. I finally finished paulo coelho's like a flowing river. great bedtime story read! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julie Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Hi all I guess this is where we post our current book being read. I am reading a book called TRAVELS WITH TED & NED by THEODORE HESBURGH . I read it once before several years ago .It's about 2 priests who retire (who were top-notch officials of some kind at Notre Dame College) ,who decide to go on a road trip,which turned into an air trip,boat trip,and a little bit of every other mode of transport . The first part took place here in the states,mostly the western part ,which I have never been to,so it tells a lot about the scenery out west .Now they have gone to South America,so I am learning a little more about what it must look like down there . Kinda like the TV show "Amazing Race ",without the other teams and prize money ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodkafan Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Hi all I guess this is where we post our current book being read. I am reading a book called TRAVELS WITH TED & NED by THEODORE HESBURGH . I read it once before several years ago .It's about 2 priests who retire (who were top-notch officials of some kind at Notre Dame College) ,who decide to go on a road trip,which turned into an air trip,boat trip,and a little bit of every other mode of transport . The first part took place here in the states,mostly the western part ,which I have never been to,so it tells a lot about the scenery out west .Now they have gone to South America,so I am learning a little more about what it must look like down there . Kinda like the TV show "Amazing Race ",without the other teams and prize money ! Is it a true story Julie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abcinthia Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I finished reading a book on Greek Myths by Robert Graves. Read a chapter more of Sons and Lovers but I'm feeling a bit ill and not in the mood to read too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I finished reading Anastasia, Ask Your Analyst by Lois Lowry. I've started reading Yossarian Slept Here by Erica Heller. With all the articles around the place about Catch-22's 50th anniversary, I have a real desire to re-read the book, but I have so much else going on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Still reading the same book. I am reading every day, but it doesn't seem like I am getting anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julie Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Is it a true story Julie? Hi Vodkafan Yep, it's a true story,written kinda like a daily travelogue ..You guys are probably familiar with Bill Brysons' books,since he is from here AND there. This book is written kinda like a lot of his travel ones are,except this one doesnt have any funny parts . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsty_S Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I'm reading A Girl Like You by Gemma Burgess, chick lit, about a 27 year old who is flung into the world of dating after being in a relationship for 7 years and gets tips from her new flatmate in how to date like a man. So far so good, light hearted and funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KindleWorm Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Finished White Fang by Jack London last week - and was very impressed with it. A bit disturbing at times experiencing abuse through the eyes of an animal, but loved London's writing style. Also read The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irvine at the weekend and was decidedly disappointed by it. Beautiful prose, but thin storyline that ended abruptly before it really got started. Perhaps there was some deeper meaning to it's structure, if so it passed me by! I'm currently reading Homer's Odyssey by Gwen Cooper. A true story about a blind cat and his owner. So far it's had me laughing, cringing and unashamedly crying! Looking forward to finishing it, but will miss the eponymous hero, Homer, when I do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley.s Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I'm still reading The ring of soloman by jonathan stroud. It seems like I've been reading it forever. Its not that the book isnt good but I've got lots of other books id prefer to be reading so this one seems to be going slow. Plus I've notlong finished the Bartimaeus trilogy so its been a bit of a Bartimaeus overload which gets a bit saming. Its not helped that I left the book at work this after nooon either, hardly going make any head way by doing that My next book is Her Fearful Symmetry which I'm a bit dubious about but I hope I enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I'm halfway through 'Ballad' by Maggie Stiefvater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) I'm still reading The ring of soloman by jonathan stroud. It seems like I've been reading it forever. Its not that the book isnt good but I've got lots of other books id prefer to be reading so this one seems to be going slow. Plus I've notlong finished the Bartimaeus trilogy so its been a bit of a Bartimaeus overload which gets a bit saming. Its not helped that I left the book at work this after nooon either, hardly going make any head way by doing that My next book is Her Fearful Symmetry which I'm a bit dubious about but I hope I enjoy it! I'm one of the peeps that really enjoyed Her Fearful Symmetry, hope you do too! I've had little time to read the last few days so I'm off to bed now to get on with To Kill A Mockingbird, enjoying it so far. My 12 and 10 year olds are showing interest in it too, which is unusual for them as they normally like to stay in the age related comfort zones. I'll finish it before I decide whether it is suitable for them. Edited October 12, 2011 by chaliepud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busy91 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Currently reading "The Exorcist" by William Blatty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Currently reading "The Exorcist" by William Blatty loved it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 loved it I did, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraloves Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I am still plowing through A Prayer for Owen Meany, but I don't think I'm enjoying it much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnbirduk Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Currently reading "The Exorcist" by William Blatty Never read this, but don't think I will, the film still gives me nightmares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talisman Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Finished Voices by Arnaldur Indridason yesterday - this is the 3rd in his Reykjavik murder mysteries series and imo the best yet. It is always nice to read books set in a place that you are familiar with. The trouble is it always makes me want to go back to Iceland again, when I am saving up for a trip to Scilly next year. I have now started another free book that I got from the Kindle store - Rain Song by Alice J Wisler - so far its okay, if a little slow to get going. Next on the list is a Nigerian book - Tiny Sunbirds, Far Away by Christie Watson. The reviews are good, as was the sample chapter I downloaded first, so I am looking forward to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I received several books in the mail today: Chris Baker and Jacob Hansen: The Elements of F***ing Style: A Helpful Parody Thomas Kenneally: Australians: Origins to Eureka HG Wells: Ann Veronica HG Wells: A Modern Utopia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 went to a library booksale today....came away with some great bargains All of these were just 25 cents each: Alias Grace-Margaret Atwood The Bluest Eye-Toni Morrison Daughter of Fortune-Isabel Allende Neither Here nor There-Bill Bryson I Am David-Anne Holm A Walk in the Woods-Bill Bryson As Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl-John Colapinto Emma_Jane Austen These were 2 bucks each: Nickel and Dimed: On(not)getting by in America-Barbara Ehrenreich The House at Riverton-Kate Morton The Redbreast-Jo Nesbo Half Broke Horses-Jeannette Walls Mennonite in a Black Dress-Rhoda Janzen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I started 'Cloudstreet' by Tim Winton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Butter Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Nickel and Dimed: On(not)getting by in America-Barbara Ehrenreich Nickel and Dimed is a truly excellent book, Sofia, and probably even more relevant today than when it first came out a few years back. I started 'Cloudstreet' by Tim Winton Another top book, Weave - I won this as part of a set of five Tim Winton books, and I'm sure you'll enjoy it immensely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Alias Grace-Margaret Atwood Neither Here nor There-Bill Bryson A Walk in the Woods-Bill Bryson Alias Grace is a great read, probably my favourite Atwood. And of course I can't fault Bill Bryson for anything. He's fantastic! I'm getting towards the end of Mockingjay, and to be honest I just can't wait for it to end. I don't particularly like the main character anymore - she's a bit irritating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I have just bought for my Kindle: The Drowning Pool - Syd Moore Eleven - Mark Watson Hyperion - Dan Simmons Why have I bought these when I have so many on my TBR pile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Nickel and Dimed is a truly excellent book, Sofia, and probably even more relevant today than when it first came out a few years back. I've had it on my 'want' list for quite awhile....I may read it next Alias Grace is a great read, probably my favourite Atwood. And of course I can't fault Bill Bryson for anything. He's fantastic! I've only read The Handmaid's Tale, and loved it; I've yet to read anything by Bill Bryson, but look forward to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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